He came through the youth ranks at Everton before joining Italian side Sampdoria in 2012.

And Mustafi could now be set for a return to the city - on the other side of Stanley Park.

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SuperDeporte journalist Dani Merono claims Kop officials are heading to Valencia on Sunday for talks over a deal.

“Liverpool will come this Sunday to see a player at VCF, for Mustafi”

Dani Merono

Citing a club source, he told Radio Esport Valencia: “Liverpool will come this Sunday to see a player at VCF, for Mustafi.